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Patricia Mosher

Patricia has 30+ years of gardening experience to help with design, planting and maintenance. She is a long-time resident of the Alta Vista area of Ottawa and has expanded her consulting practice. If you’d like to share your thoughts about this article or reach out for design and planting advice for your garden, please contact Patricia by email: OttawaPlantByNumbers@gmail.com or on Instagram: @ottawaplantbynumbers.

Articles by Patricia Mosher

Gardening in the Month of October

With fall well set-in and winter around the corner, here are some ideas and recommendations for caring for your garden in October
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Plant of the Month: Mountain Maple

When it comes to urban landscaping, mountain maples prove their worth as hardworking, resilient, and beautiful additions. Standing at heights ranging from 15 to…
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9 Small Native Trees for Urban Gardens

As November arrives, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to a collection of native trees that equally deserve a place in our…
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10 Weeping Evergreens for Winter Interest

If you’ve ever admired the branches of a stately weeping evergreen, you know how lovely this distinctive aesthetic can be. With branches that cascade…
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10 Trees and Shrubs with Colorful Bark

By Patricia Mosher While our gardens are snoozing this month, it’s easy to forget that bark, (yes, bark!), can add colour and texture to…
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January Plant of the Month: Red Osier Dogwood

This hardy, ornamental shrub is my plant choice for January as it can be depended upon to deliver vibrant red colour to the winter…
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10 Shrubs with Berries for Fall and Winter Bird Treats

Berries are an irresistible treat for birds, particularly in winter when food is scarce. The fruits produced by these shrubs provide calories and crucial…
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Plant of the month: Larch

If you love the effect of an evergreen tree and the brilliant fall color of a deciduous tree, you can have both with a…
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Gardening in the Month of September

For Ottawa – Zone 5
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Plant of the month: Peegee Hydrangea

You’ll be amazed at how much floral beauty these hardy shrubs will bring to your outdoor living space. Peegee’s (Hydrangea paniculata) have massive, elongated, cone-shaped…
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10 Fabulous Bulbs to Plant in the Fall

It’s time to set the stage for brilliant spring color by choosing bulbs to plant in the fall to enjoy in your beds, borders, and…
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Plant of the month: Burning Bush

Gardeners who covet a crimson crush of color in October should look no further than a burning bush, Euonymous alatus. Almost any garden site…
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Magnolia: Plant of the Month

The Saucer Magnolia is probably the best known and most widely planted variety in the Ottawa area, so named for its giant saucer-shaped flowers.…
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Flowering Perennials for Four Seasons of Interest

Flowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens. For a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to your garden,…
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Lilac types- Plant of the Month

Lilacs are one the great Ottawa landscape plants! There are many reasons to love them with their sweet perfume and those beautiful amethyst –…
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Spectacular Annuals for Containers

Annuals for containers are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio. The most…
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